Australian Grand Prix 2027: Albert Park Melbourne, 2-4 April

Australian Grand Prix 2027: dates and sprint weekend

The Australian Grand Prix 2027 runs from Friday 2 April to Sunday 4 April, with the race on Sunday 4 April. It is round 3 of 24 and one of the ten sprint weekends, so Saturday includes a shorter sprint race as well as qualifying. The Friday start date is inferred from the usual format rather than separately announced.

Session times for 2027 have not been published. The organiser usually releases them a few weeks before the event. The weekend falls around Easter, and that matters for travel because school holidays push up accommodation demand in Melbourne.

Melbourne F1 at Albert Park: the circuit explained

Albert Park is a semi-permanent circuit built around a lake just south of the city centre. It is 5.278 km long, with 14 corners and 58 laps. The Australian GP moved here in 1996 after years in Adelaide, and the lap record is 1:19.813, set by Charles Leclerc in 2024. Total capacity is around 125,000, of which roughly 44,000 are seats.

Why Melbourne F1 is a fan favourite

The setting is the draw. You walk through parkland, with the skyline behind you and the lake beside the track. The event also brings live acts, displays and supercar and air show elements, so it feels like a city festival. In 2024 it set a record attendance of 452,055, which shows how much Melbourne embraces it.

Overtaking at Melbourne F1 around the lake

The main passing chances come under braking at Turn 1 and Turn 3. The Turn 9 and 10 chicane is another place where cars run close, and DRS passes happen on the exit of the final corner onto the main straight.

Where to watch the Australian GP: grandstands and General Admission

General Admission exists and is the most popular option. It lets you walk much of the lakeside track and pick a spot at different corners, which suits fans who like to move around. Reserved grandstands are better if you want a guaranteed view and a seat for the whole day.

Main straight grandstands at the Australian Grand Prix

The Brabham Stand on the main straight puts you at the start-finish line and the pit lane. The Clark Stand, also on the main straight near Turn 1, gives you the start and the run into the first corner. Both are strong choices for first-time visitors.

Corner grandstands for Melbourne 2027

The Turn 1 and 2 grandstands suit braking and first-lap incidents. Lakeside seating around the Turn 9 and 10 grandstands, at the back of the lake, overlooks the chicane. The Turn 13 and 14 grandstands cover the final corner and exit onto the main straight. If you are choosing between categories, our first F1 Grand Prix 2027 guide helps compare them.

Australian Grand Prix 2027 tickets: how to book

Tickets for the Australian Grand Prix 2027 are available through the ticket button on this page, which shows live categories from partner sellers. We do not display prices in the text because they vary by category and change over time.

• General Admission suits flexible, social visits and lets you roam.
• Grandstands suit those who want a fixed view of the start or a favourite corner.
• Premium experiences are covered in our F1 hospitality 2027 guide.

Book early, since both tickets and accommodation are in demand over the Easter period. Use authorised resale channels only.

Getting to Melbourne F1 by tram and train

Public transport is the recommended way to reach the circuit, and there is no general parking on site. Trams on routes such as 1, 3/5 and 96, plus trains from Flinders Street, serve the area, and free event trams from Melbourne have run on Grand Prix days in the past. Melbourne Airport at Tullamarine is about 25 km from the city; the SkyBus runs to Southern Cross station, where you can pick up a tram.

If you drive, parking is limited and roads around Albert Park are closed during the event. Walking and cycling from the city centre or St Kilda is popular, and bike parking is usually provided. Leave extra time on Saturday and Sunday, when entry gates fill up.

Where to stay for the Australian GP in Melbourne

The easiest bases are Melbourne CBD, South Melbourne, St Kilda and South Yarra. South Melbourne is closest to the circuit, St Kilda adds a beachside feel, and the CBD has the widest choice and the easiest tram links. Book early: prices are high during the Grand Prix and the school holiday period around Easter. No campsite information is available for this event.

Melbourne 2027 weather and packing tips

Early April is autumn in Melbourne, with temperatures of about 15 to 23 degrees Celsius and a real chance of showers. The weather changes quickly, so pack sun protection and a rain layer in the same bag.

• Use trams and walk the last section on foot.
• Check the bag and prohibited-items rules before you travel.
• Take an umbrella or light rain jacket for the open General Admission areas.

To plan more of your trip, see the Japanese Grand Prix that follows, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix before it, and the full F1 2027 calendar. For the grid, visit F1 teams 2027.